Policy Text
MAJOR CASE OPERATIONAL OUTLINES
Purpose of the
order The purpose of this order is to establish procedures for the no tification of
appropriate organizations and pers onnel regarding major operati ons of the
Narcotics Investi gation Division.
Definition of
major operations The following list gives the de finition of a major operation.
Major operations are defined as any plan of action that may req uire the
emergency response of other divisions within our department and /or
other agencies within t heir jurisdictions.
These will include search warrants, reverse stings, multi-site raids, high-
risk entries, etc.
The operational outline will be provided to the Communication C enter
and the Patrol Division wherein t he action is sch eduled to take place.
A supervisor must a pprove all ma jor operations.
Outside agency
notification The following list describes th e policy regardi ng notifying out side agencies
of major operations.
When members of the Narcotic In vestigations Division conduct
operations (other than surveilla nce) in the jurisdiction of an outside
agency, notification will be mad e to the appropriate agency. T he
name/rank of outside agency. person notified will be included i n op
outline.
Policy on
generating and distributing operational outlines The following list describes methods for generating and distrib uting
operational outlines.
A. An operational outline can be hand written or typed on the Depar tment
Operational Outline form (Attachment A or a similar format), wh ich
explains the particulars of the operation.
B. Copies can be made and distribut ed to those concerned superviso rs.
C. When time does not allow a written game plan to be sent, the
Communications Center Sergeant shall be notifie d by telephone o f the
intended search.
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Minimum
requirements for an operational outline The following list describes the minimum requirements, when app licable,
of the operational outline.
A. Radio channel to be used
B. Date and time of operation
C. Location(s) of the operation, or general area
D. Suspect(s) sought, if known
E. Suspect vehicle(s), if known
F. Command post location, if to be utilized
G. Participating officers and their respective agencies radio call
numbers, name and radio call number of officer in charge
H. Any additional comments such as areas of hazard which might be of
interest to parti cipating units
I. Originator of the operational outline and his/her bureau and
telephone number
J. Date and time the operationa l outline was prepared
K. Re
quest that District Patrol Ser geant be notified b y MCT
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